Cherry Eye: Prolapse of Third Eyelid Gland in Dog- A Case Report

Third eyelid covers the medial canthus of the eye and consists of T-shaped flap like cartilage and tear gland, both are helpful in protection of eye. Prolapsed gland appeared as a dark pink to reddish mass and misdiagnosed as a tumor and treated like a tumor in which gland is excised out. The present report describes a case of cherry eye (prolapse of third eyelid) in 18 months old Cocker spaniel. The case was treated by adopting massage method to replace the third eyelid back to its place followed by administration of eye drops. The treatment method was successful as there was no recurrence when the animal was followed-up for 3 months.